Cardiac Marker Tests: Diagnosis and Monitoring of Heart Conditions?
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death worldwide, and early detection is key to preventing complications and improving outcomes. Cardiac marker tests are a type of blood test that can help diagnose and monitor CVD by measuring specific substances in the blood that indicate damage to the heart muscle. In this blog post, we'll discuss what cardiac marker tests are, how they work, and what they can tell us about cardiac risk. What is a cardiac marker test? A cardiac marker test is a blood test that measures the levels of certain substances in the blood that are released when the heart is damaged or stressed. These substances include enzymes, proteins, and other molecules that are specific to the heart muscle, such as troponin, creatine kinase (CK), and myoglobin. Cardiac marker tests can help diagnose and monitor a range of cardiac conditions, including heart attacks, angina, and heart failure. How does a cardiac marker test work? Cardiac marke...